Bio + Artist Statement

I was born and raised in the wilderness of Northeastern Minnesota's Iron Range, but am now deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. My interdisciplinary practice is situated at the intersection of art, architecture, and science, and is rooted in research, experimentation, and observation. I received a BFA in sculpture from the University of Washington and an MFA in glass from the Tyler School of Art. My creative practice has been supported by 4Culture, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, PLAYA: Center for Art & Science, Puffin Foundation, Seattle Art Museum, Joshua Tree Highlands, MadArt, Montello Foundation, McMillen Foundation, Bullseye Glass Factory, Method Gallery, Artist Trust, Art Farm, and Pilchuck Glass School among others. My work has been exhibited nationally in museums, galleries, and artist-run spaces. My work can also be found in 4Culture’s public art collection at Harborview Medical Center, as well as in public and private collections including Washington State Public Art Collection, King County Portable Works Art Collection, Amazon, MadArt, Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, and others.

My artistic practice is rooted in research, experimentation, and observation to develop visually dynamic and engaging artworks and installations. I am interested in how art can change the way we experience place and how art can play a role in our understanding and connection to the world around us.

I work at the intersection of art, architecture, and science to explore the temporality of our built and natural environments and how our perception of place is informed by our ever-changing surroundings. My work distills these transforming landscapes into immersive installations, sculptures, kiln glass mosaics, and large cut-out drawings to invite viewers to reconsider their relationship to their surroundings.